A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5476814 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 24501980
epoch_slot_no: 137180
block_no: 5476637
slot_leader_id: 4558133
size: 2990
time: 2021-03-18 11:51:11
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe2403cb67b71f03f5cc6a867af7e58800a641669d054b34f44a72958e99d6889
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58op_cert: \xe5229966c94d79108bef956174089b6aa9e6790a8674046428beca45765724fd
op_cert_counter: 4